The cricket boards of major nations and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have made significant strides in promoting women’s cricket. T20 leagues like the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) have brought added excitement to the sport and enhanced fan engagement.
Recent advancements have also raised the standard of women’s ODI cricket. While Australia and England remain the dominant forces, other teams are steadily closing the competitive gap.
5. New Zealand – 418 vs Ireland, 2018
One of New Zealand Women’s most memorable batting performances came in Dublin in June 2018 against Ireland. Sophie Devine’s brilliant century (108) anchored the Kiwi innings, with Maddy Green and Amy Satterthwaite contributing half-centuries. This strong batting effort powered New Zealand to a commanding 418 runs, resulting in a 306-run victory.
4. India – 435/5 vs Ireland, 2025
India Women posted their highest-ever WODI total in Rajkot during the third ODI of Ireland’s 2025 tour. A sensational 233-run opening partnership between Pratika Rawal (154) and Smriti Mandhana (135) set the tone. Mandhana’s aggressive innings, which included seven sixes, and Rawal’s elegant 20 fours were complemented by Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 59, taking India to 435/5.
3. New Zealand – 440/3 vs Ireland, 2018
In another dominant performance in Dublin in 2018, New Zealand Women put up an incredible 440/3 against Ireland. Amelia Kerr (232) and Leigh Kasperek (113) shared a mammoth 295-run second-wicket partnership. New Zealand eventually won by 305 runs, with Kerr earning Player of the Match honors for her historic double century.
2. New Zealand – 455/5 vs Pakistan, 1997
New Zealand holds the record for the second-highest WODI total, scoring 455/5 against Pakistan in 1997. Maia Lewis played a key role, scoring a superb 105. A strong partnership with Debbie Hockley put the Kiwis in a dominant position. They bowled Pakistan out for just 47 runs, sealing a massive 408-run victory.
1. New Zealand – 491/4 vs Ireland, 2018
New Zealand set the record for the highest team total in Women’s ODI cricket, posting an astonishing 491/4 against Ireland in Dublin in 2018. Led by a brilliant 151 from captain Suzie Bates and a fiery 81 from Amelia Kerr, New Zealand dominated from the start, setting an unassailable target that remains unbeaten.